Proverbs 8:2

“She standeth in the top of high places, etc.] To be both seen and heard, for which reason Christ went up into a mountain and preached, (<400501>Matthew 5:1); by the way; the roadside, to instruct and direct passengers as they go along, to show them the right way, and caution them against taking wrong ways; so did Christ, (<401606>Matthew 16:6 22:16); in the places of the paths; or, “between the paths”f210; where more ways than one met together, and so difficult to know which was the right path to take; here Christ stands in the ministry of the word to direct, and says, “this is the way, walk ye in it”, (<233021>Isaiah 30:21); and as there are many ways which are proposed to men to walk in,…”

“The full enumeration of localities points to the publicity and openness of Wisdom’s teaching (see Proverbs 1:20 note), as contrasted with the stealth and secrecy and darkness which shroud the harlot’s enticements Proverbs 7:9. return to 'Top of Page'”

“High place - Where she may be best seen and heard. Paths - Where many paths meet, where there is a great concourse, and where travellers may need direction. Proverbs 8:3”

“8:2 The hilltop and crossroads provide maximum public access to all who pass by.”